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Passo Falzarego

SR48Cortina d’Ampezzo to Pieve

Distance16.8 mi27 km
Drive time35 minon the road
DifficultyDemandingtightness 6 of 10
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The SR48 crests at 2,105 m between Cortina and Livinallongo, a leg of the storied Great Dolomites Road beneath the Tofane and the Lagazuoi. Flowing hairpins, and in season everyone from cyclists to coach parties knows it.

The SR48 carries the Falzarego Pass at 2,105 m between Cortina and Livinallongo, part of the storied Great Dolomites Road beneath the Tofane and Lagazuoi. Flowing hairpins and huge views; busy in season, with bikes, coaches and quick weather.

Scenery

Mountain

Best seasons

SummerAutumn

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Where it runs16.8 mi · point to point

Cortina d’AmpezzoStart · Veneto
PieveEnd · Veneto

Character

Corners36bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins28tight bends
Climb970 mtotal ascent
Summit2,103.7 mhighest point of the line · 6,902 ft

More hairpins than 9 in 10 roads in the catalogue.

Corners

busiest around mile 17
4813 mi

Elevation

under 4%4–8%over 8%1,200 – 2,103.7 m
summit · 2,103.7 m 1,2001,4001,6001,8002,000 m 0817 mi

From the road

Points of interest3 stops

  • Falzarego PassViewpoint
    10 mi in
  • Belvedere di PocolViewpoint
    2.2 mi in
  • Angelo DibonaLandmark
    at the start

Hazards

  • Seasonal traffic and coaches
  • Cyclists and motorbikes
  • Fast-changing weather

Sources

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Driving the Passo Falzarego: quick answers

How long does it take to drive the Passo Falzarego?
Passo Falzarego runs 16.8 miles (27 km) and takes about 35 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Passo Falzarego to drive?
We rate it demanding: 36 corners including 28 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 9%, and a tightness of 6 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Passo Falzarego?
Summer and Autumn are best.

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